Athletic Trainers

No program is mapped to this career yet. Many careers start from a transfer pre-major or a related program.

Evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses. Provide preventive, therapeutic, emergency, and rehabilitative care.

• Conduct an initial assessment of an athlete's injury or illness to provide emergency or continued care and to determine whether they should be referred to physicians for definitive diagnosis and treatment.
• Care for athletic injuries, using physical therapy equipment, techniques, or medication.
• Evaluate athletes' readiness to play and provide participation clearances when necessary and warranted.
• Apply protective or injury preventive devices, such as tape, bandages, or braces, to body parts, such as ankles, fingers, or wrists.
• Assess and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches or physicians.
• Collaborate with physicians to develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries.

Job zone 5, extensive preparation: A graduate or professional degree, usually after a bachelor's.

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